Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Johannesburg is 2 hours ahead of Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located. Johannesburg operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from EDI to Johannesburg. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to find a flight from EDI to Johannesburg that includes a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
You don't need a visa for South Africa if you have a passport from United Kingdom and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to change. So before booking your cheap tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Johannesburg, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
EDI is around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 31 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near EDI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Johannesburg or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Johannesburg
R 7,354 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Johannesburg. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 12,681. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EDI to Johannesburg if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Johannesburg across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Locking in a cheap ticket from EDI to Johannesburg is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Johannesburg. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is around 29 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 29 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 12 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Johannesburg. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Once your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Johannesburg has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 51 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is approximately 48 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near HLA. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from EDI to Johannesburg:
Best time to go to Johannesburg
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Johannesburg while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Johannesburg, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Johannesburg in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from EDI to Johannesburg in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about Johannesburg
After booking your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Johannesburg, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are major attractions which should be on every Johannesburg itinerary.
Complete your Johannesburg trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Johannesburg and explore the city at your leisure. Easily compare rates in one place to find the ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Johannesburg.
